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B2B Marketers Expect To Do More With More – But It’s Not As Good As It Sounds

Forrester eCommerce

In Forrester’s Marketing Survey, 2024, nearly 900 global B2B Marketing executives and operations leaders indicated they expected an overall Marketing budget increase. Breaking that down further, 67% expected their technology budget to increase, 62% anticipated a larger programs budget, and even 59% projected to spend more on personnel.

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Slam Dunk? Dick’s Taps into WNBA’s Hot Streak with Line of Co-Branded Girls’ Apparel

Retail TouchPoints

DSG , Dick’s Sporting Goods’ exclusive performance apparel and gear brand, has teamed up with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to launch a co-branded girls’ apparel collection. As the official sporting goods retail partner of the WNBA, Dick’s already carries an assortment of WNBA apparel and equipment, but this new collection is the first collaboration creating products specifically designed for young girls.

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The State Of Generative AI For Marketing In Asia Pacific

Forrester eCommerce

I’m pleased to announce the publication of the first of my two generative AI (genAI) Marketing in APAC reports, “The State Of Generative AI For Marketing In Asia Pacific.” The data overview report covers a wide range of topics on APAC marketers’ use of genAI, including adoption, investment, use cases, benefits, challenges, and concerns.

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Disney and Walmart Unveil Retail Media-CTV Advertising Integration

Retail TouchPoints

Disney Advertising and Walmart ’s retail media division Walmart Connect are teaming up to bring retail media insights to Disney’s streaming TV platforms, including Hulu and Disney+ , for programmatic advertising campaigns and measurement. Walmart’s audience and measurement solutions will now be available for brands’ use across Disney’s addressable streaming inventory, offering advertisers closed-loop attribution on their campaigns by applying Walmart’s omnichannel purchase data via clean room te

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The Pragmatic Path to Composability: Creating Efficient Commerce Systems

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.

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537: Why Do Some Entrepreneurs Succeed While Others Crash? Here’s Our Take

My Wife Quit Her Job

I have nearly 6000 students across 2 courses that I teach over at Profitable Online Store and Profitable Audience. And recently, I’ve been analyzing the character traits of both successful and unsuccessful students in my courses. What makes one student more likely to succeed over another? In this episode, I reveal what I discovered with my partner Toni.

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Magento 2 and Adobe Commerce: 6 Years in the Making

Groove

As Magento 2 nears its 10 th anniversary, it continues to evolve as a powerful eCommerce platform serving hundreds of thousands of merchants, from small startups to large enterprises. From its inception in 2007, the organization has remained at the forefront of the eCommerce evolution, as it popularized open-source platforms, modular architecture, multi-store functionality, and mobile-friendly features.

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A Five-Step Guide To Conducting A Successful Sustainability Materiality Assessment

Forrester eCommerce

Read this blog post to understand the actions that organizations need to take throughout the sustainability materiality assessment process.

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Temu Vs. Shein – What You Must Know Before You Buy

My Wife Quit Her Job

Temu and Shein have quickly become household names, with each app experiencing explosive growth and racking up millions of downloads in just a few months. While Temu is relatively new to the market, Shein has been building its reputation for over a decade. But how do these companies fare against other Chinese competitors like AliExpress? And more importantly, which offers a better shopping experience: Temu or Shein?

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Beer, Metal, and Leadership with Tom McManus of KegWorks.com - EP 005

Groove

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Tom McManus of KegWorks.com In this engaging podcast episode, Tom McManus, CEO of KegWorks, shares the journey of his business from a specialized eCommerce store to a prominent leader in architectural metalwork for the hospitality industry. Celebrating over 26 years in business, McManus discusses the strategic shift from offering a wide range of products to focusing on high-margin, specialized items like bar foot

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IKEA Oxford Street Delays Store Opening to Spring 2025 Amid Extensive Renovations

365 Retail

IKEA UK has announced a revised opening date for its new Oxford Street store, now set for spring 2025. The delay comes as renovations intensify on the historic Grade II listed building spanning seven floors, which will house the new city store. The project is led by Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group , the principal retailer of IKEA.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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ModCloth and Misen Outsource Omnichannel Fulfillment Operations

Retail TouchPoints

Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations. Operating 14 omnichannel fulfillment centers nationwide, Cart.com provides brands and retailers with third-party logistics (3PL) solutions and proprietary software such as its Constellation Order Management System (OMS) and warehouse management technology, designed to get products to customers as quickly and efficiently as possible.

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J.C. Penney remains profitable, could open new stores

RetailDive

Holiday and full-year sales fell, and net income plunged. But the CEO of one of the retailer’s owners says its ongoing profitability could merit an expansion.

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Midcounties Co-operative recognised for improved responsible business score

TalkingRetail

The Midcounties Co-operative has been recognised for its continual focus on being a responsible business, whether that be its aim to reduce its carbon footprint or helping young people in to work.

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The Retail Technology Show Grows the Number of Senior Level Retailers and Retail Decision-Makers Visiting the Event

365 Retail

As well as increasing overall visitor head count by +28% year-on-year, the Retail Technology Show (RTS), the event that connects retail’s changemakers and cutting-edge technology providers, has revealed that the number of senior, decision-making retail attendees also grew in 2024, with over eight in ten visitors in senior level roles. Retail Technology Show grows senior retailer audience numbers Already known as the industry’s one-stop shop for innovation, the RTS delivered its biggest ever sh

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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The Rise Of Application Generation Platforms

Forrester eCommerce

AppGen platforms will integrate the steps of software analysis, development, security, testing, and delivery by providing TuringBots for both low-code and high-code development spanning every step — all while incorporating the principles of agile and DevOps along the way.

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Troubled Ted Baker Brand Begins Store Closing Sales in North America

Retail TouchPoints

Ted Baker Canada, which controls business operations for Ted Baker in Canada, Ted Baker Ltd. in the U.S., and Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brands in Canada, has begun store closing sales across select locations. As of May 10, the retailer also ceased ecommerce sales “for the time being,” according to a statement , and noted that all stores sales are final.

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‘The death of the mall was a myth’: Brookfield Properties CEO on the evolution of an aging retail concept

RetailDive

Kevin McCrain isn’t bothered by department store anchors closing and says retailers need malls because people like to shop there — including Gen Z.

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Columbus Walmart Shutdown Sparks Equipment Auction

RetailWire

A Walmart store in Columbus, Ohio, ceased operations due to underperformance and is now auctioning off its remaining retail equipment and merchandise. Located at 3579 S. High St., the store closed its doors in February, prompting a liquidation auction scheduled for Friday.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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Omnichannel analytics: shopper understanding and omnichannel KPIs

Profitero

Setting the stage for success through shopper understanding and omnichannel KPIs Omnichannel analytics is the key to providing a seamless and integrated customer experience across various channels. This includes brick & mortar stores but also online platforms, mobile apps, social media, and any other touchpoints where customers interact with a brand.

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What’s Hot For Anti-Money Laundering In APAC In 2024?

Forrester eCommerce

In 2022, I examined the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) landscape in Asia Pacific (APAC), highlighting the key trends and technologies. Since then, much has changed. New hotspots have emerged for money launderers, while innovative technology has also emerged to fight back against them. Notably, Generative AI has catapulted itself into the forefront of this fight.

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Crocs Expands Shoe Takeback Program Nationwide

Retail TouchPoints

Following a successful 10 -state pilot that kicked off in October 2023, Crocs has expanded its “Old Crocs, New Life” takeback program to all its stores in the continental U.S. The sites are equipped with designated collection boxes for customers to drop off used Crocs, in any condition, to receive a one-time 10% discount on Crocs products. Customers also can receive a no-cost mail-back kit for used shoes by visiting the Old Crocs, New Life page on the Crocs site.

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Simon Property Group would put up no capital to buy Express

RetailDive

That price could explain why the mall REIT is willing to jump back into ownership of retail tenants, after scaling back over the past several months.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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AI Has Mastered the Art of Deception

RetailWire

AI, celebrated for its productivity-boosting capabilities, harbors a deceptive side as revealed by recent research. This unsettling finding underscores the need for heightened awareness and regulatory measures to address the risks posed by AI's ability to induce false beliefs.

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Answered: The 5 top questions every European retailer has about first-party data

365 Retail

In a data-saturated world, the pathway to uncovering valuable insights hinges on the strategic utilisation of first-party data. From grasping customer preferences to executing finely-tuned campaigns, first-party data stands as a transformative force in reshaping how brands better connect with their customers. In part two of this three-part series, I answer the five top questions every European retailer has about unlocking the power of first-party data in a way that drives actionable insights and

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Accelerating Advertising With AI Comes At A Cost

Forrester eCommerce

AI — a catchword and momentous concept — is all-consuming. It demands nearly as much energy as Argentina uses in a year, is the obsession of practically every marketer I meet, and is invoked breathlessly by those who have the most to gain and lose from it.

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What to Consider When Incorporating AI into Your Retail Business

Retail TouchPoints

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals operate by using data to power tools that can analyze, respond, predict and create in a manner similar to the human brain. Today, it is hard to imagine any sector where AI has yet to be deployed in some capacity, including, increasingly, retail, which has turned to AI for everything from streamlining the supply chain to personalizing shopping experiences.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.

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Allbirds revenue plummets 28% in Q1 as CEO says the brand is ‘executing with urgency’

RetailDive

Joe Vernachio said the retailer shuttered three stores in the quarter and is on track with its planned closures, which will amount to 10 to 15 this year.

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Taco Bell Finally Releases Cheez-It Collaboration

RetailWire

Taco Bell's collaboration with Cheez-It is finally hitting restaurant locations this summer, marking the debut of one of its most highly anticipated test menu items. Originally introduced in 2022, the Cheez-It Crunchwrap, along with several other giant Cheez-It options, is set to make its long-awaited appearance at participating locations.

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‘Savvy’ criminals target retail, Home Office data shows

TalkingRetail

The retail sector continues to have the highest prevalence of victimisation, with 41% of business premises experiencing crime in 2023, according to Home Office data released today.

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Introducing the Forrester Reference IT Capability Map

Forrester eCommerce

Today, I am happy to announce the publication of the Forrester Reference IT Capability Map. This is a comprehensive, mutually exclusive and comprehensive statement of the major capabilities used to define and deliver IT and digital systems, individually and at a portfolio level.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.